Teachers 'Teach in' While Students 'Walk Out'
Protest Breaks Out at UW-Waukesha
Published: Friday, February 18, 2011
Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011 21:04
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Tim Thering, assoicate professor of history, gave an impromptu speech on Wisconsin's legacy as the first state to pass collective bargaining laws for public employees which could change if this bill is passed.
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One sign proclaimed, "Support your teachers like they support your kids!"
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Enthusiastic students declare, "Kill the bill!" for teachers' rights.
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Margaret Hankenson, assoicate professor of political science, worries that the bill would increase unemployment for public employees
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Joseph Foy, associate professor of political science, is quoted as saying, "All of these cuts are happening during a record high enrollment."
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Greg Ahrenhoerster, associate professor of english, expresses what this bill could mean to state union workers if it is passed
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Students show love for UW-Waukesha employees
Some UW-Waukesha students and teachers are speaking out against Scott Walker's budget repair bill. Students planned a "walkout" during the noon hour on Feb. 17. This walkout was in support of teachers rights. One sign that stood out along with many others was, "Support your teachers like they support your kids." When word got to the professors about this activity they decided to hold an event too. Professors called a "teach in," this event was meant to inform students about what effects this bill would have if passed and all of the effects that are currently happening. Immediately following the teach in was the walkout. The walkout was a march where students walked around the sidewalk in between the field house and southview and northview, yelling "Kill the Bill!", "Union busting, it's disgusting!" and "What do we want? We want department rights! When do we want them? Now!
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